CITY CENTRE NEWS
Award-winning wedding venue scoops another accolade
Blackfriars Priory that has seen hundreds of happy couples tie the knot, has won silver at the South West Tourism Awards. The beautiful and historic venue owned by English Heritage and managed by Gloucester City Council, pipped several other prestigious venues to...
GCH delivers 25 new homes for social rent in King’s Quarter
The new one- and two-bedroom flats are part of the Forum development: the biggest urban regeneration scheme in the city in the last 15 years. Gloucester City Homes is handing over the keys to 25 new homes at Northgate Mansions. The new development has been delivered...
Bright Nights returns to brighten up Easter break
Bright Nights, the illuminating family festival brightening up the dark nights, returns this Easter. The popular programme organised by Gloucester City Council working with Gloucester BID and partners across the city is set to entertain over the Easter break....
New, 4-metre-long tapestry unveiled at Gloucester station to mark International Women’s Day
A new tapestry depicting stories of women in rail over the ages was unveiled by Gloucester MP Richard Graham at a special event at the station on International Women’s Day. Using the skills of the community project and working with internationally renowned...
Gloucester Gift Card is what mums really want and need this Mother’s Day, according to research!
The poll with over 370 mums for the Gloucester Gift Card has revealed some of the key challenges faced by mums, from ‘mum guilt’ to worry and limited time. 77% of mums feel guilty about spending money on themselves. A new Mother’s Day campaign from Gloucester BID,...
Charity Super.Mkt to Open Debut Outlet Store at Gloucester Quays
Peel has announced that Charity Super.Mkt, the UK’s first-ever multi-charity shop, is set to open its next pop-up at premier southwest urban outlet Gloucester Quays. The 4,000 sq ft store will launch at the outlet on March 14th, introducing its popular ‘second-hand...
Westgate Street Junction Works Update – March 2024
Here is an update from County Council Highways regarding the implementation date for the highway repair and resurfacing work on Westgate Street this month. "Cathedral Quarter – Streetscape Repairs & Enhancements - Westgate Street – Gloucester City Centre What:...
Join GWAAC at Gloucester Brewery for Cheltenham Festival Races and help keep your local Air Ambulance Flying!
To celebrate Great Western Air Ambulance Charity’s (GWAAC) exciting collaboration with Gloucester Brewery on their new non-alcoholic IPA “Cheeky Chopper”, they’ll be getting together for the Cheltenham Festival Racing on 14 March. Come and watch the racing with GWAAC...
Work set to start on huge green wall for Gloucester’s The Forum
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Work will soon begin on The Forum’s huge green wall which is set to reduce both noise and air pollution and increase biodiversity in Gloucester. The green wall, that will see plants cover an area of around 600 square...
TANK becomes Guilt Trip Gloucester
Gloucester Brewery’s iconic TANK venue has undergone a vibrant rebranding to become Guilt Trip Gloucester. This dynamic collaboration will see a strategic segmentation of offerings to cater to diverse demographics. Guilt Trip will be the go-to spot for daytime...
Bus service improvements for Gloucester, Forest of Dean and Tewkesbury
Credit: Shaun Moore Gloucestershire County Council has announced the introduction of improved local bus services in Gloucester and some extra services to the Tewkesbury and Forest of Dean areas. This is the third phase of wide-ranging bus service improvements being...
Ahoy, music lovers! Gloucester Tall Ships Festival Announces Massive Music Extravaganza for 2024
Gloucester Tall Ships, the bi-annual festival that celebrates the city’s global connections and vibrant maritime heritage has announced its biggest music line-up ever, which is set to electrify Gloucester Docks for three days over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, from...
Gloucester Cathedral welcomes The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester enjoyed an afternoon of conversation and music at Gloucester Cathedral on 19 February. Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were welcomed to Gloucester Cathedral by the Very Reverend Andrew...
Local employers set to help break down barriers to work
Over 50 local employers have signed up to MP Richard Graham’s Futures Fair which takes place next Friday in partnership with Gloucestershire Employment and Skills Hub and the Job Centre. Residents will be able to find job and volunteering opportunities and get advice...
Growing occupier interest in The Forum in advance of completion
Developers leading Gloucester’s transformational regeneration at The Forum today confirmed strong interest from occupiers looking to take space, with almost three quarters of available space already taken up. The Forum will be completed and open for occupiers in 2024,...
New £15m Gloucester city centre diagnostic centre to offer 80,000 extra appointments each year
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Gloucestershire residents who need health tests and scans will be able to get them done at a new £15m city centre diagnostic centre. The new facility at Quayside House in Gloucester opened this week and will offer...
New Gloucester cafe among social projects to get share of £160,000 funding boost
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Gloucester’s answer to the innovative community food initiative, The Long Table, is among the projects that have been selected by the city council to receive support from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The project set...
Gloucester Brewery launches charity beer to raise money for air ambulance
Gloucester Brewery has announced a ground breaking collaboration with Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) in the launch of their new non-alcoholic IPA, “Cheeky Chopper”. This exceptional beer not only delights the taste buds but will also help...
New family experience to open in Gloucester city centre
Laser Quest is launching in Gloucester in February making the destination the only location in Gloucestershire to offer this cutting-edge entertainment experience. Laser Quest will be opening in the UK’s first multi brand activity centre by We Do Play in the former...
Barriers put an end to unofficial free car park at Gloucester Docks
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Barriers have been installed which have put an end to an unofficial free car park at Gloucester Docks. Dozens of cars had been parking on the land between North Warehouse and the Main Basin in recent months. This...
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